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I have de quervain's on my writing hand. nsaid (naproxen) didn't work... very painful...should i ask for leave from work to rest it? i'm a secretary.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: Naprosyn (naproxen) and other nsaids virtually never work for this issue. Local cortisone injection often provides a fast cure. For resistant cases there is a simple surgical procedure.

Answered 8/17/2014

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A member asked:

I have de quervain's on my writing hand. nsaid (naproxen) didn't work... very painful...should i ask for leave from work to rest it? i'm a secretary.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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